The Dollar Store Boom: How to Get in on the Ever-Popular Dollar Store Industry!
by Carrie Hinkel on January 17th, 2008
The popularity of dollar/99 cent stores has risen dramatically in the past few years, and there are several reasons for this. First, big box stores like Wal-Mart have successfully closed many local retail stores, due to the local store’s inability to compete over price and selection. This has left a gap to be filled by dollar stores – satisfying consumer’s needs to quickly buy convenience items without having to drive across town to the big box store, find a parking space and navigate their way through a warehouse-sized store. Second, name brand companies like General Mills, Proctor & Gamble and... Read more »